bsmphilly.com Topics: philadelphiahttp://www.bsmphilly.com/topics/philadelphia/?utm_medium=RSSbsmphilly.com Topics: philadelphiaen-usWed, 18 Feb 2015 18:25:46 +0000Philadelphia basks in 2016 DNC selectionhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/18/philadelphia-basks-2016-dnc-selection/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and former City Councilman Jim Kenney, who are seeking the Democratic mayoral nomination, are both excited that Philadelphia will host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.</p> <p>"This honor once again shows that when we come together, as one Philadelphia, to work for a common goal, we ...Tom WaringWed, 18 Feb 2015 16:44:35 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/18/philadelphia-basks-2016-dnc-selection/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSSuspect sought in Rhawnhurst robbery http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/18/suspect-sought-rhawnhurst-robbery/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>A surveillance camera captured images of an unidentified man who allegedly robbed Anna&rsquo;s Linens store in Rhawnhurst on Friday.</p> <p>The images show a white man in his 50s or early 60s, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 230 pounds, Philadelphia police said. The suspect first entered the ...William KennyWed, 18 Feb 2015 18:25:46 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2015/feb/18/suspect-sought-rhawnhurst-robbery/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS2014 Year in reviewhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/dec/30/2014-year-review/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The year 2014 has been an eventful one in the Northeast, with major happenings in the worlds of business, education, crime, politics and more.</p> <p>Also, sadly, we said goodbye to a bunch of well-known Northeast folks who passed away this year.</p> <p>In the business community, good news came with the ...Tom WaringTue, 30 Dec 2014 18:00:27 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/dec/30/2014-year-review/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLivengrin continues to help struggling addicts in 48th yearhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/25/livengrin-continues-help-struggling-addicts-48th-y/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Kelly O&rsquo;Brien used to describe herself as a Garbage Pail Kid: &ldquo;Anything you had, I&rsquo;d take it.&rdquo;</p> <p>It&rsquo;d been like that since she was in sixth grade, trying to do what the older kids did, like drinking and smoking pot. By seventh grade, she was also snorting Xanax and trying ...Jack FirnenoTue, 25 Nov 2014 19:47:33 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/25/livengrin-continues-help-struggling-addicts-48th-y/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNew police headquarters going to West Phillyhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/12/new-police-headquarters-going-west-philly/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The Roundhouse is moving to West Philadelphia, and it&rsquo;s not going to be round anymore.</p> <p>Mayor Michael Nutter and other city officials recently broke ground on the new Philadelphia Public Safety Services Campus at 4601 Market St. When complete, the campus will house the new Philadelphia Police Department headquarters, the ...William KennyWed, 12 Nov 2014 18:42:39 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/nov/12/new-police-headquarters-going-west-philly/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSDeadline approaches for vote registryhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/1/deadline-approaches-vote-registry/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The deadline is Monday, Oct. 6, to register to vote for the Nov. 4 general election.</p> <p>In the general election, voters will elect candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House of Representatives, and state House and Senate. Voters can visit www.VotesPA.com to check their registration status, download a voter registration ...Tom WaringWed, 01 Oct 2014 17:38:10 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/oct/1/deadline-approaches-vote-registry/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTroopers arrest 37 for DUI over Labor Day http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/sep/3/troopers-arrest-37-dui-over-labor-day/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Pennsylvania state troopers arrested 37 motorists for driving while under the influence during the Labor Day holiday enforcement period that ran from last Friday through Monday. Troopers investigated 82 highway crashes in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties, including 16 that resulted in injuries. There were no fatalities. Five crashes were ...William KennyWed, 03 Sep 2014 17:33:25 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/sep/3/troopers-arrest-37-dui-over-labor-day/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSViews of Harrison’s Follyhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/aug/27/views-harrisons-folly/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>&ldquo;Some persons care little or nothing for the past. Musty records and old things have no charm for them." Joseph Harrison Jr., The Locomotive Engine and Philadelphia&rsquo;s Share In Its Early Improvements, 1872</p> <p>Joseph Harrison Jr. (1810-1874), engineer, inventor, art collector, writer and one-time major property owner in Northeast Philadelphia, ...Jack and Patty McCarthy, For the TimesWed, 27 Aug 2014 19:37:30 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/aug/27/views-harrisons-folly/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAround town: August 6, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/aug/6/around-town-august-6-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Protestant Home to host concert</strong></p> <p>The Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Ave., will host a concert by The John Clark Little Big Band on Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. The concert, which will take place in PPH&rsquo;s social hall, will feature swinging jazz sounds and big band songs. The evening ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 06 Aug 2014 16:53:45 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/aug/6/around-town-august-6-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTroopers arrest 35 for DUI over holidayhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jul/16/troopers-arrest-35-dui-over-holiday/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>During the Independence Day holiday weekend, Pennsylvania State Police arrested 35 people for driving while under the influence and issued 932 traffic citations on highways in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties.</p> <p>There were 78 vehicle crashes that resulted in 14 injuries, but no fatalities during the enforcement period, which began ...William KennyWed, 16 Jul 2014 17:40:57 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jul/16/troopers-arrest-35-dui-over-holiday/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAround town: June 18, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/18/around-town-june-18-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Super Run slated for June 21 at Navy Yard</strong></p> <p>Philadoptables, which supports homeless cats and dogs, is encouraging people to take part in the superhero-themed Super Run on Saturday, June 21, at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.</p> <p>Participants can run 1k or 5k.</p> <p>To register in advance and pick ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 18 Jun 2014 19:20:18 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/jun/18/around-town-june-18-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAround town: May 14, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/15/around-town-may-14-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><b>15th PDAC meeting rescheduled for May 19</b></p> <p>Members of the 15th Police District Advisory Council will meet at the Mayfair Community Center on St. Vincent Street at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19.&nbsp;</p> <p>The organization usually meets on the fourth Monday of every month, but the May session was rescheduled ...Northeast Times StaffThu, 15 May 2014 18:13:13 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/may/15/around-town-may-14-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSTroopers issue 577 traffic violationshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/apr/30/troopers-issue-577-traffic-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>State police covering Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery counties reported that there were zero traffic fatalities in the territory during the Easter holiday enforcement period, but troopers issued 577 traffic citations, including 35 for driving while under the influence.&nbsp;</p> <p>The enforcement period ran from Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 20. ...William KennyWed, 30 Apr 2014 18:39:21 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/apr/30/troopers-issue-577-traffic-violations/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSNeilson accepts nomination for City Council runhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/apr/2/neilson-accepts-nomination-city-council-run/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>When my family and I first decided that I would run for elective office, we hit the streets hard. I personally knocked on thousands of doors with my family and friends throughout my Northeast district and beyond. My message was simple: We needed to make certain that the 169th district ...Ed Neilson, For the TimesWed, 02 Apr 2014 19:32:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/apr/2/neilson-accepts-nomination-city-council-run/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAround town: March 19, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/19/around-town-march-19-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><b>Northeast Chamber upcoming events</b></p> <p>Dave Montgomery, president and CEO of the Phillies, will will be the guest speaker at an upcoming luncheon sponsored by the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers&rsquo; Association.</p> <p>The luncheon is set for Wednesday, April 16, at the Village of Cottage Green, ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 19 Mar 2014 17:01:17 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/19/around-town-march-19-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLetters to the Editor: March 12, 2014http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/12/letters-editor-march-12-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><b>No justice for Shaible parents</b></p> <p>The Schaibles each could have been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted murder for the death of one of their children. This was the second of their children to die. Instead, they each got 7 years, but they could be out in ...Times ReadersWed, 12 Mar 2014 17:59:09 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/12/letters-editor-march-12-2014/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSBenefit set for NE native battling cancerhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/12/benefit-set-ne-native-battling-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>A benefit is being planned for Holmesburg native Jerry Hartman, a liver and colon cancer patient known to many as a friend, coach, mentor and teacher.</p> <p>The benefit is set for Sunday, March 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 Heroes Ballroom, 11630 Caroline ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 12 Mar 2014 18:57:30 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/12/benefit-set-ne-native-battling-cancer/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSPhiladelphia seeks crossing guardshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/5/philadelphia-seeks-crossing-guards/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>The City of Philadelphia is accepting applications for prospective crossing guards. The deadline is March 21. Crossing guards are part-time and seasonal civil service employees who work under the supervision of the Philadelphia Police Department. General and bilingual crossing guards are being sought.</p> <p>For a full description of the job ...Northeast Times StaffWed, 05 Mar 2014 16:48:52 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/mar/5/philadelphia-seeks-crossing-guards/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSAn old-fashioned cupidhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/feb/12/old-fashioned-cupid/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Singles who sign up with Sweet Beginnings don&rsquo;t begin their matchmaking journey by filling out a questionnaire, whether on paper or online.&nbsp;</p> <p>They start it with a one-on-one interview.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now in its 30th year, the Levittown-based Sweet Beginnings is an old-fashioned kind of dating service. Attracting mostly people 40 through ...Jack FirnenoWed, 12 Feb 2014 22:28:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/feb/12/old-fashioned-cupid/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCouncilman discusses Philly’s voice with Millbrook Civichttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/feb/12/councilman-discusses-phillys-voice-millbrook-civic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>Councilman David Oh thinks Philly loses influence in Harrisburg because city officials must resign their seats if they want to campaign for any posts other than their own.</p> <p>That &ldquo;resign-to-run&rdquo; clause in the city&rsquo;s decades-old Home Rule Charter means a councilman must quit his job if he wants to campaign ...John LoftusWed, 12 Feb 2014 22:19:20 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2014/feb/12/councilman-discusses-phillys-voice-millbrook-civic/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS